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Increased Intracranial Pressure Symptoms

Increased intracranial pressure Increased intracranial pressure is a rise in the pressure inside the skull that can result from or cause brain injury. Increased Intracranial Pressure Symptoms Infants: Drowsiness Separated sutures Bulging of the soft spot on top of the head (bulging fontanelle) Vomiting Older children and adults: Behavior changes Decreased consciousness Headache Lethargy Neurological problems Seizures Vomiting Source : umm.edu

Seizures Signs and Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms of Seizures Generalized seizures involve the entire cortex of the brain ·         Grand mal seizures ·           May have an aura ·           Loss of consciousness ·           Tonic-clonic movement ·           Incontinence ·           Clenched teeth, tongue biting ·           Post-ictal phase ·         Petit mal seizures ·           Loss of consciousness (10-30 seconds) ·           Eye or muscle fluttering ·           May lose muscle tone Partial seizur...